WATCH: Taxi driver rushes to help elderly man cross street
A video of a taxi driver helping an elderly man cross a road in Cape Town during extreme winds has warmed the hearts of millions of South Africans.
It might be easy to focus only on the negativity surrounding South Africa, but moments of kindness and joy are alive and all around us.
The most recent moment that has melted the hearts of millions of South Africans shows a taxi driver helping an elderly man across a street in Cape Town.
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In the video, an elderly man can be seen struggling to cross a street during extremely windy conditions.
The taxi driver, Nathan Ashraf, noticed the man struggling and quickly jumped out of his vehicle to help him cross the street.
Hook & Grill, a social media page dedicated to promoting sustainable fishing, first shared the clip on TikTok.
"I recorded this video not knowing I would capture such a great act of kindness… The driver is Nathan Ashraf," Hook & Grill wrote in a Facebook post where the clips were shared.
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The heartwarming moment, which occurred on Monday, 27 January, quickly went viral and has gained more than 1.8 million views.
Thousands of South Africans applauded Ashraf for his amazing deed, sharing that this has restored their faith in South Africa.
Watch here:
@hookngrill #fyp #fypシ #fypシ゚viral #hookngrill #capetown #southafrica ♬ original sound - Hook&Grill
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